Colts cheerleader to shave her head for leukemia research

Several players on the Colts have shaved their heads in support of head coach Chuck Pagano, who is undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia. Now a Colts cheerleader is getting in on the act.

The cheerleader, whom the Colts have identified only as Megan M., announced on November 11 that she was raising money for leukemia research, and she said that if fans donated a total of at least $10,000 by the Colts’ November 25 game, she would shave her head. As it turned out, fans have already donated $22,670. So during the third quarter on Sunday against the Bills, the Colts’ mascot, Blue, will shave Megan’s head. (And perhaps yell, “She’s bald!“)

The Colts have now raised more than $250,000 for leukemia research through donations and sales of CHUCKSTRONG shirts and wristbands.

That’s awesome! It’s great the Colts organization is raising awareness and money for leukemia (especially since the NFL believes breast cancer is the only disease worthy of spotlighting). The players have obviously been inspired by their head coach’s battle, and have come together to support him. Shaving their heads was a nice symbolic gesture. But a WOMAN shaving her head is an even bigger deal. I hope Chuck makes a full recovery.

hansenbrothers says:Nov 24, 2012 2:58 PM

Brave girl. Very respectable thing she’s doing.

fdugrad says:Nov 24, 2012 2:59 PM

Now that’s a great person that is easy to cheer for her dedication to the cure of leukemia!! Way to go Ms. M!

Megan deserves a ton of praise, not a lot of women would do what she is about to do. Regardless, hair or no hair, she is as beautiful as they come. Maybe Megan’s venture will spark some life into others to do the same. Great job Megan!

I’d like to see Megan’s story on all the front pages of the magazines instead of the Kardashian’s latest broken nail update.

thefiesty1 says:Nov 24, 2012 4:19 PM

It’ll grow back. Nice of her to do it. She won’t miss it for long.

gcsuk says:Nov 24, 2012 4:24 PM

rickastleydancemoves says:
Nov 24, 2012 3:27 PM
What’s most impressive is that fans have donated more money for the research than the trust fund baby did after the hurricane.
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I can only assume that by “trust fund baby” you mean John Mara.

He donated $500,00 to the Hurricane Sandy relief approximately 3 weeks ago. Last I checked, that’s twice as much as:

“The Colts have now raised more than $250,000 for leukemia research through donations and sales of CHUCKSTRONG shirts and wristbands.”

Additionally, the fans supports was $22,670. (read the story)

Both charities are noble causes, and the efforts on behalf of Colts fans, the Colts organization, and John Mara (and ANYONE who donated to hurricane relief) should be applauded, NOT held up for ridicule by the likes of you, “rickastleydancemoves”. What did YOU donate?

49erstim says:Nov 24, 2012 4:43 PM

Fantastic. I love to read stories like this. Thanks PFT.

coachglove says:Nov 24, 2012 4:48 PM

she can also donate the hair (if its shaved properly) to Locks of Love which provides wigs of real human hair for women/girls going through cancer treatment. Very nice gesture Megan. Bravo.

coachglove – Great thing to point out. If I were her, however, I would donate it to somewhere other than Locks of Love. Been told they don’t give their wigs away for free, which is pretty low if you ask me.